This rare Polyphon autochange music box allows the user to select from six disks at a time
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The mechanical workings within the player are as beautiful as its elegant walnut exterior
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This player produces exceptional, clear sound
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The original, matching disk cabinet puts additional disks in easy reach
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Few of these autochangers were ever made, making this specimen quite desirable
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This rare Polyphon autochange music box allows the user to select from six disks at a time
The mechanical workings within the player are as beautiful as its elegant walnut exterior
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This player produces exceptional, clear sound
The original, matching disk cabinet puts additional disks in easy reach
Few of these autochangers were ever made, making this specimen quite desirable
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Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

  • This rare Polyphon autochange disk player allows for the selection of six disks at a time
  • Selections made via a handle on the front of the machine corresponds to a disk slot
  • Once the selection is made, insert a penny into the slot to play the song
  • Very few of these innovative music players were ever made, making this example desirable
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Item No. 30-2318
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Description
As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rare addition of bells that accompany the music. In order to hear the magnificent music, one must slide the brass indicator until it points to the desired music selection, insert a penny and the chosen song will play automatically. An extremely limited number of these automatic disk. . .
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As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rare addition of bells that accompany the music. In order to hear the magnificent music, one must slide the brass indicator until it points to the desired music selection, insert a penny and the chosen song will play automatically. An extremely limited number of these automatic disk changers were created, and even fewer have survived in such outstanding condition.

Standing over seven feet tall, this particular model features a magnificent walnut case with handsome burl panels on its original, matching storage cabinet. A true technical marvel for its day, Polyphon’s automatic disk changer symbolizes pure ingenuity and superlative craftsmanship. This antique player is accompanied by 12– 22-inch disks, with more available for purchase in any musical genre.

Similar Polyphon autochange disk players are pictured in both the First and Second editions of The Music Box Handbook, by Graham Webb. 

Circa 1890

35" wide x 21 3/4" deep x 85" high
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This rare Polyphon autochange music box allows the user to select from six disks at a time
Maker: Polyphon Musikwerke
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Germany
Type: Disc Players
Depth: 21.75 Inches
Width: 35.0 Inches
Height: 85.0 Inches
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